BlackSky - Staff Mission Solutions Engineer

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical account management within the commercial remote sensing, satellite imaging, or broader space industry. • Working knowledge of electro-optical (EO) satellite imaging systems — satellite hardware, collection planning, tasking, resolution/revisit tradeoffs, and imagery product types, ground architecture, and satellite command and control. • Demonstrated experience selling or supporting sales to international defense, intelligence, or government customers. • Understanding of (or willingness to quickly learn) regional and customer nuance as it relates to offset, export control, IP transfer, etc. • Familiarity with GEOINT/ISR workflows and how imagery integrates into customer analytic and operational systems. • Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience briefing senior military, government, or intelligence stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (geography, GIS, remote sensing, engineering, or related) or equivalent professional experience. • Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 50% of the time. • Fluency in English required; additional regional languages a plus depending on territory. • Prior military, intelligence community, or government service, especially in a role involving imagery intelligence (IMINT), targeting, or ISR operations. • Direct experience with a commercial satellite operator or satellite services provider. • Existing professional network among defense ministries, intelligence services, or systems integrators in the Gulf, Europe, or Asia-Pacific. • Advanced degree in engineering, geography, remote sensing, space systems, or a related technical field. • Experience with SAR or multi-sensor fusion in addition to EO imagery. • Familiarity with CRM and sales engineering tools (Salesforce, technical proposal platforms). • Existing security clearance or eligibility for one, where applicable to the assigned territory. • Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees in the US includes: • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs • Employer matching donations • Professional development • Mac or PC? Your choice!